Core Viewpoint - The glass futures market continues to show weakness, driven by declining market sentiment and falling coal prices, leading to a significant drop in futures prices [1][2] Group 1: Market Performance - Glass futures main contract fell by 3.84%, closing at 1102 yuan/ton, with most previous gains being reversed [1] - As of July 31, the total inventory of float glass in sample enterprises was 59.499 million weight boxes, a decrease of 2.397 million weight boxes or 3.87% month-on-month, marking a six-week decline and the lowest level in half a year [2] Group 2: Inventory and Demand - The decline in glass enterprise inventory is primarily due to inventory transfer rather than terminal market consumption, with a reduction in inventory days to 25.5 days, down by 1.1 days [2] - Despite a slight increase in deep processing orders at the end of July, the improvement is limited, and there is a significant amount of glass inventory held by midstream traders [2] Group 3: Future Outlook - The core of glass futures price trends in the second half of the year will depend on macroeconomic policies, with expectations of continued active fiscal and moderately loose monetary policies [2] - Short-term market sentiment is weak, and if social inventory continues to accumulate, glass futures prices may continue to decline [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates that the Chinese government has adopted a more optimistic stance on economic growth and the easing of Sino-U.S. trade tensions, as reflected in the Politburo's recent meeting outcomes [1][2] - The Politburo's attitude towards the economic growth outlook has improved compared to the April meeting, with a notable reduction in concerns regarding the Sino-U.S. trade conflict [2][3] - The upcoming Fourth Plenary Session in October will focus on formulating the "15th Five-Year Plan," which is expected to shape future economic policies [1] Group 2 - The meeting emphasized the need for detailed implementation of macroeconomic policies, suggesting a shift from introducing new policies to enhancing the effectiveness of existing ones [4] - There is a reduced urgency for large-scale stimulus measures in key sectors, with a focus on developing new growth points in service consumption and supporting goods consumption [5][6] - The government remains cautious regarding local government debt issues, emphasizing the need to prevent the accumulation of new hidden debts while addressing existing debt challenges [6] Group 3 - The tone regarding "anti-involution" actions has softened, with the Politburo opting for a more general approach to addressing disorderly competition rather than specific measures to eliminate outdated capacity [3][4] - The recent trade negotiations between China and the U.S. have led to a more moderate stance on export support, reflecting a decrease in urgency following the potential extension of the tariff truce [6] - The meeting did not mention any plans for additional funding for the vehicle trade-in program, indicating a limited scope for new consumer incentives [5][6]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints - The Politburo meeting set a positive tone for the second half of the year, with a clear work stance and a plan to implement an active fiscal policy and a loose monetary policy, continuing to promote policy combinations such as anti - involution and consumption promotion. The Fed maintained interest rates, and Powell's hawkish stance strengthened the US dollar index, pressuring the stock and bond markets. The current market has intensified long - short competition, and the overall adjustment space of stock indices is limited. Investors can choose the right time to layout long positions [1][3] Summary by Directory Market Analysis - **Domestic Policy**: The Politburo meeting in July judged the current economic situation more positively than the April meeting. The steady - growth policy system focuses on releasing consumption potential, standardizing market competition, optimizing industrial structure, and preventing systemic risks, and makes systematic arrangements in areas such as fiscal and monetary policies, real estate, and the capital market [1] - **Overseas Policy**: The Fed kept the federal funds rate unchanged at 4.25% - 4.5%, and Powell said it was too early to cut rates in September. The current interest rate level is appropriate considering uncertainties in tariffs and inflation [1] - **Stock Index Trends**: In the spot market, A - share indices diverged, with the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.17% and the ChiNext Index down 1.62%. Industry sectors showed mixed performance. The trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets exceeded 1.8 trillion yuan. Overseas, US stock indices also had mixed results, with the Dow down 0.38% and the Nasdaq up 0.15% [2] - **Futures Market**: In the futures market, the basis of IH, IF, and IC declined, and the trading volume and open interest of stock index futures increased simultaneously [2] Strategy - Due to the Fed's interest - rate decision and the Politburo meeting's policy orientation, the market's long - short game is intensifying. The overall adjustment space of stock indices is limited, and investors can choose the right time to layout long positions [3] Macro - economic Charts - Charts show the relationships between the US dollar index, US Treasury yields, RMB exchange rate, and A - share trends and styles [10][8] Spot Market Tracking Charts - **Stock Index Performance**: On July 30, 2025, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.17% to 3615.72 points, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.77%, the ChiNext Index fell 1.62%, the CSI 300 Index fell 0.02%, the SSE 50 Index rose 0.21%, the CSI 500 Index fell 0.65%, and the CSI 1000 Index fell 0.82% [13] - **Other Indicators**: Charts show the trading volume of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets and the margin trading balance [14] Futures Market Tracking Charts - **Position and Volume**: The trading volume and open interest of IF, IH, IC, and IM all increased. For example, the trading volume of IF increased by 40,368 to 138,031, and the open interest increased by 15,183 to 274,703 [15] - **Basis**: The basis of IF, IH, IC, and IM showed different changes. For example, the current - month contract basis of IF was - 4.24, a change of - 5.02 [41] - **Inter - delivery Spread**: The inter - delivery spreads of IF, IH, IC, and IM also had various changes. For example, the spread between the next - month and current - month contracts of IF was - 10.60, a change of + 0.80 [48]

Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3615.72, up by 0.17%, while the Shenzhen Component Index fell by 0.77% to 11203.03. The ChiNext Index decreased by 1.62% to 2367.68 [2][4] - The trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 1.84 trillion yuan, an increase of 41.1 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day [6] Sector Performance - The top-performing sectors included Steel (+2.05%), Oil & Petrochemicals (+1.84%), Media (+0.99%), Food & Beverage (+0.86%), and Social Services (+0.65%) [3][4] - The sectors that underperformed were Electric Equipment (-2.22%), Computer (-1.59%), Automotive (-1.27%), Defense & Military (-1.06%), and Communication (-0.95%) [3][4] Concept Performance - The leading concept sectors were Combustible Ice (+3.07%), Artemisinin (+2.33%), Dairy (+1.84%), Corn (+1.38%), and Community Group Buying (+1.27%) [3][4] - The lagging concept sectors included Electronic ID (-2.82%), Digital Currency (-2.81%), Mobile Payment (-2.56%), Explosive Concept (-2.27%), and Cross-Border Payment (CIPS) (-2.02%) [3][4] Future Outlook - The report indicates that the market is expected to remain supported by positive macroeconomic policies, with a focus on stabilizing employment, enterprises, and market expectations [5][6] - The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and U.S. tariff policy changes are highlighted as key factors to watch [6]

Group 1 - The Politburo meeting on July 30 acknowledged the positive economic momentum in the first half of the year while emphasizing the need for bottom-line thinking and proactive fiscal and monetary policies [1][8] - Key areas for risk mitigation identified include real estate, local government debt, and capital markets, with a focus on enhancing domestic demand and effective investment [1][3][9] - The meeting highlighted the importance of service consumption and proposed measures to stimulate private investment and expand effective investment in the context of a weak real estate sector [10][11] Group 2 - The upcoming Fourth Plenary Session in October will directly address the formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan, reflecting the urgency of planning in the current international environment [4][11] - The meeting's content was largely in line with expectations, with limited incremental policies introduced, leading to a muted market reaction [12]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of utilizing proactive fiscal policies to enhance economic performance and stability, focusing on measures such as issuing long-term special bonds and local government bonds to stimulate growth and improve microeconomic circulation [1][2]. Group 1: Fiscal Policy Measures - The Ministry of Finance plans to accelerate the issuance and utilization of ultra-long-term special bonds and local government special bonds to create tangible work volume as soon as possible [1]. - A total of 14.1 trillion yuan was spent from the national general public budget in the first half of the year, ensuring strong support for key areas [1]. - By the end of June, the central government had allocated 9.29 trillion yuan in transfer payments to local governments, with over 90% of central budget investments disbursed [1]. Group 2: Debt Management and Economic Support - The Ministry of Finance has implemented a one-time increase of 6 trillion yuan in the debt limit for 2024, with 3.8 trillion yuan in new replacement bonds issued by the end of June [2]. - The average interest cost of replaced debt has decreased by over 2.5 percentage points, significantly alleviating repayment pressure and freeing up more funds for development and public needs [2]. - The focus is on promoting consumption to expand domestic demand, with policies aimed at enhancing service consumption in areas such as elderly care, childcare, culture, and tourism [2]. Group 3: Social Spending and Employment Support - In 2025, the budget for education, social security, and employment is set to be nearly 4.5 trillion yuan, with year-on-year growth of 6.1% and 5.9% respectively [3]. - The central government has allocated 1.1 trillion yuan for basic pension insurance subsidies, ensuring timely and full payment of pensions [3]. - Policies to support employment, such as job retention subsidies and tax reductions, are being strengthened to protect key groups in the labor market [3]. Group 4: Fiscal and Tax System Reform - The article discusses the need for a modern budget system and improved budget management practices to enhance local fiscal autonomy [4]. - There are plans to optimize the consumption tax system and improve the value-added tax refund policy to align with new business models [4]. - The Ministry of Finance is promoting zero-based budgeting reforms at the central level to support local governments in similar reforms [4].

Group 1 - The article emphasizes the need for the Ministry of Finance to align its actions with the central government's analysis of the economic situation, promoting high-quality economic and social development through effective fiscal policies [1][22] - The Ministry plans to implement a childcare subsidy system, gradually promote free preschool education, and provide subsidies for elderly care services for disabled seniors to better meet the service needs of the population [1][23] Group 2 - The Ministry of Finance aims to enhance employment stability through policies such as job retention subsidies, tax reductions, and employment support for key groups [1][23] - There is a focus on increasing educational support and improving the quality of educational resources, alongside the implementation of social security, healthcare, and welfare policies to ensure basic living standards for vulnerable groups [1][23] Group 3 - The Ministry is committed to accelerating the issuance and utilization of long-term special bonds and local government bonds to create tangible work output as part of its fiscal policy [1][22] - The article highlights the importance of using fiscal funds to guide and stimulate economic activity, ensuring that various policy effects are continuously released [1][22]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the economic outlook for the second half of the year, emphasizing the need for policy support to achieve the annual GDP growth target of 5% after a 5.3% growth in the first half of the year [1][5]. Economic Performance - The actual GDP growth in the first half of the year was 5.3%, with Q1 at 5.4% and Q2 at 5.2%, exceeding the 5% annual target [5][7]. - The GDP deflator index in Q2 fell by 1.2%, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of negative growth, leading to a nominal GDP growth of only 3.9% [5][8]. - The growth was primarily driven by proactive policies and early consumer demand stimulation, particularly through the "trade-in" policy [7][8]. Consumer and Investment Trends - Retail sales of consumer goods increased by 5% in the first half, with significant growth in categories related to the "trade-in" policy, such as home appliances and furniture [8][11]. - Fixed asset investment grew by only 2.8%, with infrastructure investment up by 4.6% and manufacturing investment by 7.5%, while real estate investment declined by 11.2% [11][19]. - Equipment investment surged by 17.3%, contributing 86% to overall investment growth [11][19]. Export Dynamics - Exports showed resilience, with a 5.9% increase in dollar terms, despite a 10.9% decline in exports to the U.S. [15][19]. - The diversification of exports helped mitigate the impact of reduced U.S. demand, with significant growth in exports to Africa, ASEAN, and the EU [15][19]. Economic Concerns - Despite positive data, there are concerns about potential weaknesses in the economy, particularly in consumer spending and manufacturing investment in the second half [19][20]. - The "trade-in" policy's impact on retail sales is expected to diminish in the latter half of the year due to lower funding and higher base effects from last year [19][20]. - Real estate sales and prices are showing signs of weakness, with new housing sales down by 3.5% and sales revenue down by 5.5% in the first half [23][24]. Policy Outlook - The article anticipates that the government will focus on targeted policies rather than large-scale stimulus, given the strong economic foundation laid in the first half [27][28]. - Potential policy directions include optimizing existing programs like the "trade-in" initiative and addressing restrictions on consumer spending [29][30]. - Infrastructure investment is expected to be a key area of focus, with ongoing projects and new financing tools being introduced to support technology and consumption [30][31]. Monetary Policy - The monetary policy is expected to remain supportive, with potential for minor adjustments in reserve requirements and interest rates [34][35]. - The article suggests that the central bank may take a cautious approach to monetary easing, focusing on maintaining stability in the currency exchange rate [35][36]. Structural Issues - The article highlights that the main challenges facing the Chinese economy are structural rather than total output-related, emphasizing the need for a focus on domestic and international circulation [26][38].

Group 1: Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure - In the first half of the year, the national general public budget revenue was 11.5566 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.3%, with tax revenue at 9.2915 trillion yuan, down 1.2%, and non-tax revenue at 226.51 billion yuan, up 3.7% [1] - The national general public budget expenditure reached 14.1271 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.4%, with significant growth in social security and employment spending by 9.2%, education spending by 5.9%, and health spending by 4.3% [1][3] - Monthly tax revenue has shown a recovery trend since April, with a continuous increase for three months, indicating a gradual improvement in economic conditions [1] Group 2: Fiscal Policy and Support Measures - The Ministry of Finance has implemented a more proactive fiscal policy to boost consumption and stabilize employment, ensuring timely budget approvals and fund disbursements [2] - In the first half of the year, the central government allocated 929 billion yuan in transfer payments to local governments, accounting for 89.8% of the annual budget, which is an increase of 1.7 percentage points compared to the previous year [2] - Special bonds worth 2.6 trillion yuan were issued to support major projects at the local level, with an additional 658.3 billion yuan allocated for long-term special bonds to support key projects [2] Group 3: Special Bonds Management - The issuance and use of special bonds have accelerated, with 2.16 trillion yuan of new local government special bonds issued in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 45% [4] - The management of special bonds has shifted to a "negative list" approach, allowing more projects to qualify for funding, including land reserves and affordable housing [5] - The Ministry of Finance has enhanced supervision of special bond funds to prevent misappropriation and ensure proper management of assets and repayment [6] Group 4: Debt Replacement Policy - As of the end of June, 1.8 trillion yuan of the 2 trillion yuan debt replacement bonds for 2025 had been issued, with 1.44 trillion yuan already utilized [7] - The debt replacement policy has alleviated liquidity pressure by replacing high-interest, short-term hidden debts with low-interest bonds, thus reducing overall debt servicing costs [8] - The implementation of the replacement policy has released significant financial resources for local governments, allowing them to focus on economic development and structural adjustments [8]

Economic Growth and Policy Support - The GDP growth rate reached 5.3% in the first half of 2025, with a target of 5% for the entire year, indicating sustained policy support for the economy [1] Fiscal Policy - The fiscal policy will remain stable with an emphasis on optimizing existing resources without increasing deficits or issuing new bonds, focusing on precise measures to enhance employment and foreign trade [2] - The government plans to adjust budget allocations and expedite the issuance of special bonds for next year to support major economic provinces [2] Monetary Policy - A moderately loose monetary policy is anticipated, with potential for slight reductions in reserve requirements and interest rates, while maintaining stability in the RMB exchange rate against the USD [3] - Structural policy tools will be accelerated to support technological innovation and boost consumption [3] Consumer Promotion - Policies aimed at promoting consumption will focus on optimizing trade-in programs and removing unreasonable restrictions on consumer spending, particularly in major cities [4] - Initiatives may include childcare subsidies and local consumption voucher policies to stimulate spending [4] Investment Stability - Infrastructure investment is expected to rebound, supported by the completion of an 800 billion yuan construction project list and the initiation of significant projects [5] - New policy financial tools will be implemented to support key sectors such as digital economy and green transformation [5] Real Estate Market - The focus will shift from large-scale expansion to optimizing existing urban infrastructure, with an emphasis on safety and disaster prevention [6] - Attention will be given to policies that support the construction of quality housing and the revitalization of idle real estate [6] Employment and Market Governance - Policies to promote employment and consumption are expected to be rolled out, particularly in the service sector, as part of a broader effort to enhance market governance and competition [7]